51 S - “Glass Paints and Enamels”
Saturday, Oct. 4th
A lot of people avoid using glass paints and enamels in their fused work because they don’t know where to start. There are so many different paints and enamels with different maturing temperatures. Some have lead, some don’t. Some are transparent or translucent or opaque plus there are different binders and specialized brushes and the whole thing seems overwhelming. This class will change all of that. The things you will learn are: A) how to choose the right glass paints and enamels, B) how to mix to mix them correctly, C) the different ways to apply them to the glass and D) how to fire them successfully. Pete is the guy that truly brings clarity to a rather complex set of variables and besides that, he is down right inspiring and entertaining.
"Pete's class was full of information and was very inspiring, THANKS!!"
C.R.
Pete McGrain
In the 20 plus years the he has been working as a professional glass artist, Pete has handled every kind of stained glass project imaginable, ranging in scope from intimate experimental panels to large-scale architectural installations. In all, it has been his attention to composition and technique that have made his imagery so successful. Peter is a contributing writer for "Glass Art" and "Glass Craftsman" magazines. He frequently travels, offering visiting artist workshops and he was one of the featured instructors on the Glass Masters Tour. His newly established studio in nearby Bingen, Washington is presently handling commissions from both the USA and SE Asia. Check out his latest book, “Peter McGrain / Uncommon Stained Glass” and his series of videos teaching traditional glass painting techniques.